What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a 30 hour, part time admin and medical administrator role. We invite any interested candidate who loves working in schools, and is highly organised with some interest, experience in school medical and can work in a busy but friendly school office to apply!
We are a forward thinking school and have a clear vision for the future. We are looking to appoint an admin and medical administrator who is:
• Someone who is hard working, flexible and enthusiastic
• Someone who has understanding of school medical policy
• Someone who is flexible and has good organisational skills
• Someone who has the ability to work under pressure in a busy school office
To get a feel of the school please check out our YouTube channel and our website:
Visits to the school are encouraged.
What the school offers its staff
Hamstel Junior School is a large and popular academy where:
“Pupils are happy and confident. They enjoy demonstrating the ‘Hamstel Habits’ of determination, courage and excellence. They are enthusiastic about school and like talking about their learning. There are high expectations, modelled well by adults, and pupils meet these expectations.” (Ofsted 2024)
We are a very well-resourced school with great facilities including a full sized sports hall. Outdoor gym, field and all weather sports pitch.
We offer:
• Committed, friendly and supportive staff
• Excellent classroom support
• Happy and friendly children
• Opportunities to develop your skills further
Further details about the role
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.
For further details or an application pack, please contact Director of HR, Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB.
Telephone: 01702 987890
Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk
Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
Closing date: Thursday 30th April 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Application Documents
Support Staff Application Form
Admin & Medical Administrator Job Description
Admin & Medical Administrator Person Specification
Application Email
Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.